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Thomas Pennant (1726-1798)
GAINSBOROUGH, Thomas (1727-88)
Thomas Pennant (1726-98) of Downing, Flintshire, was a leading naturalist, traveller, and antiquarian. His publications included 'Tours in Wales' 1778 and 1781. Dr Johnson describes him as 'the best traveller I have ever read' and he did much to encourage interest in the topography and history of Wales. His 'British Zoology' and 'Arctic Zoology' brought him academic acclaim. This portrait shows Gainsborough's relaxed informality and his characteristic loose feathery brushwork.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 97
Creation/Production
GAINSBOROUGH, Thomas
Acquisition
Purchase, 1953
Measurements
Height
(cm): 95
Width
(cm): 74
Height
(in): 37
Width
(in): 29
h(cm) frame:113
h(cm)
w(cm) frame:92.7
w(cm)
d(cm) frame:9
d(cm)
Techniques
oil on canvas
Techniques (fine art)
art dept - fine
Fine Art - painting
Material
oil
canvas
Location
Gallery 04
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